SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WD25 0DU

SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0DU, Watford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.33 per 1,000 population. This WD25 0DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WD25 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WD25 0DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WD25 0DU, encompassing approximately 1350 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WD25 0DU area, explore the WD25 0DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WD25 0DU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sheepcot Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Cedar Wood Drive with total crimes: 2

SHEEPCOT LANE, WD25 0DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.33166.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.48-81.82%
Other theft21.480.00%
Public order21.48100.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1114.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-33.33%
Other crime11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.8116.67%
Other theft35.1850.00%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-85.71%
Other crime11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.991300.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.37500.00%
Other theft24.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.480.00%
Shoplifting11.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.63100.00%
Burglary22.96100.00%
Shoplifting21.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.59300.00%
Vehicle crime32.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.22-62.50%
Other theft22.220.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.5914.29%
Violence and sexual offences55.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.700.00%
Shoplifting11.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.330.00%
Other theft55.18400.00%
Shoplifting23.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.48-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-81.82%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.510.00%
Shoplifting48.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.960.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 202311

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 202314
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238
August 20237

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 202411
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WD25 0DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sheepcot Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cedar Wood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beken Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Perivale Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Briar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Rother Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Frelford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1